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Folos Family History

Folos Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fotos, Folds, Folts, Foos, Folks, Roos, Boros, Toles, Solis, Foss

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Where is the Folos family from?

You can see how Folos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Folos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Folos families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Folos's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Folos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folos ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Folos ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Folos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folos census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 35 immigration records available for the last name Folos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Folos. For the veterans among your Folos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Folos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Folos in 1964 was 43, and 71 in 1985.

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